Don't diminish your power by deflecting praise, Cisco exec says

Women are often too quick to deflect praise, according to Padmasree Warrior, chief technology and strategy officer of Cisco Systems. Unfortunately, this tendency can unknowingly "diminish the power that you have," said Warrior, who previously spent 23 years at Motorola. In this article, Warrior also discusses the importance of building credibility with your direct reports, taking risks and occasionally taking a break from the always-connected business world.